space medicine

American  

noun

1. the branch of aviation medicine dealing with the effects on humans of flying outside the earth's atmosphere.

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space medicine British  

noun

1. the branch of medicine concerned with the effects on man of flight outside the earth's atmosphere Compare aviation medicine

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Etymology

Origin of space medicine

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

"Aviation and space medicine is a growing speciality and it is going to become bigger and bigger as more people go into space," Mackaill says.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

As well as working as an A&E doctor in Glasgow, Dr Christina Mackaill is also an expert in space medicine.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The new crew will conduct experiments in space medicine, space technology and other areas during their mission and will help install and maintain the equipment inside and outside the station, the agency said.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 25, 2023

He was inspired to specialize in space medicine by Boris Yegorov, the first physician to fly in space.

From New York Times • Sep. 19, 2022

You've never had anything to do with space medicine.

From Heart by Slesar, Henry